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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Lahaina, HI

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- Lahaina spends 16.2% more per student than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.0% lower in Lahaina than in Rancho Santa Margarita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lahaina had 4.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CALahaina, HIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,806$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12324573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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Reviews for Lahaina    5 Reviews

I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

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Over 17 years ago

Excellent weather and  More

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